Beatrice Laus, also known by her stage name Beabadoobee, poses for her Fake-It Flowers album cover on Aug. 6. Laus was inspired by 90s female musicians growing up, according to an interview with The Forty-Five. “My Mum used to play Suzanne Vega and Alanis Morissette all the time, and I guess subconsciously you get inspired by that,” Laus said. “There is just something about 90s culture that is super cool and interesting.” Photo fair use of Dirty Hit
Singer-songwriter Beatrice Laus, also known by her stage name Beabadoobee, released her first studio album, “Fake-It Flowers,” on Oct. 16. “Fake-It Flowers” is a fresh, edgy and creative approach to rock.
This album is rich with emotion and intensity, exploring Laus’ struggles throughout her life, including childhood trauma, depression, romantic relationships and creative expression.
Throughout the album, Laus reflects on these experiences and shares how often she thinks about her past. In the first song of the album, “Care”, Laus sings, “It’s been a while since I’ve thought about it / Maybe it’s time to communicate / I was seven to think about it / The fact I still can’t forget about it.”
The album, which contains a total of 12 songs, was announced on July 15. The 11th song, “Together”, was released as a single on Oct. 13, three days prior to the release of the album.
“Together” explores toxic relationships and longing for people from the past. Laus sings, “Crash the car again / The same mistakes again / Don’t wanna hurt you like I did.” She also sings, “I think I’m okay by myself, I’m doing great / But we’d be better together.”
The album was released under the British independent record label Dirty Hit, and recorded with the help of musician Pete Robertson, drummer of The Vaccines, and studio engineer Joseph Rodgers.
Overall, “Fake-It Flowers” is a heart-wrenching masterpiece that perfectly portrays emotional turmoil and heartache during adolescence through its thoughtful lyrics, production, and personal insight from the artist.
